Bay-O-Vista - The Very Best Place to Live in San Leandro, CA

Bay-O-Vista Neighborhood is located in the rolling hillsOakland. Bay-O-Vista Family fitness, Tennis and Swim
east section of San Leandro. This is generally theClub located right in the neighborhood gives preference
most exclusive area in this town of only 78,000 people.to those who live in the area. The location is ideal for
Situated right in the middle of the San Francisco bay, itsports aficionados, there are within walking distance, a
has easy access to the Bay, the San Mateo and thesemi private park and picnic area at the end of
Dumbarton bridges.Estudillo Avenue, hiking trails, fishing and boating are
Bay-O-Vista offers homes that are very spacious,offered by the Chabot Park year round.
typically ranchers with an average of about 2,200The real estate in Bay-O-Vista maintains very good
square feet mostly in one level, most homes have atvalues, most of these homes are either custom or
least 3 bedrooms, two full bathrooms, two fireplacessemi custom with a bevi of features that are very
and a spacious 2 car garage and boast veryunique. There is a mansion that has 6,700 square feet,
generous sized lots. The streets are wide and the6 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, 2
views are impressive. There is no public transportationkitchens, family and rumpus rooms plus an indoor
in this area, nor miradors or places for the generalswimming pool with a retractable roof, topping that
public to come and enjoy the views of the bay, thiswith a beautiful view of the bay and the San Francisco
helps keep Bay-O-Vista a very quiet, and low trafficskyline. As of early 2010 this home was on the market
area.for only $1,400,000. This is only one of the many
The most impressive part of Bay-O-Vista are thecustom homes that are very unique to this great area.
panoramic bay views, homes were built in a way thatMost of the people who are the original owners
each property had a view. No matter where in thebought their lot and had the house built to their
neighborhood you are, you can see in the distance thespecifications. Local residents are very proud of their
calm waters of the bay. Everyday you get presentedneighborhood. This area contains approximately 1,100
with a show of lights at dusk, sunsets are the besthomes. Just blocks away you can visit local
part of the day for the views. At the back of the hill,restaurants, coffee houses, and small shopping
the views are of the park and the lake.centers. This is a place you should not miss. It is worth
The natural boundaries of this neighborhood are; on thethe visit. Home prices are about 30% lower than
west side Highway I-580 and on the east sidehomes across the bay in San Francisco.
Anthony Chabot Park.On the South is the border with